ASTM-D5906 Standard Guide for Measuring Horizontal Positioning During Measurements of Surface Water Depths

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Scope

1.1 This guide covers the selection of procedures commonly used to establish a measurement of horizontal position during investigations of surface water bodies that are as follows:

 

Sections

 Procedure A—Manual Measurement

 7 to 12

 Procedure B—Optical Measurement

13 to 17

 Procedure C—Electronic Measurement

18 to 27

1.1.1 The narrative specifies horizontal positioning terminology and describes manual, optical, and electronic measuring equipment and techniques.

1.2 The references cited contain information that may help in the design of a high quality measurement program.

1.3 The information provided on horizontal positioning is descriptive in nature and not intended to endorse any particular item of manufactured equipment or procedure.

1.4 This guide pertains to determining horizontal position of a depth measurement in quiescent or low velocity flow.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Significance and Use

5.1 This guide is intended to provide instructions for the selection of horizontal positioning equipment under a wide range of conditions encountered in measurement of water depth in surface water bodies. These conditions, that include physical conditions at the measuring site, the quality of data required, the availability of appropriate measuring equipment, and the distances over which the measurements are to be made (including cost considerations), that govern the selection process. A step-by-step procedure for obtaining horizontal position is not discussed. This guide is to be used in conjunction with standard guide on measurement of surface water depth (such as standard Practice D5173.)

Keywords

DGPS; GPS; RTK GPS; total station; transit;

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11.01 (Water (I))

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13.060.10 (Water of natural resources)

17.020 (Metrology and measurement in general Including measuring instruments in general, preferred numbers, standard measures, general aspects of reference materials, etc. Quantities and units, see 01.060 Chemical reference materials, see 71.040.30)

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Document Number

ASTM-D5906-21

Revision Level

2021 EDITION

Status

Current

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

June 29, 2022

Document Type

Guide

Page Count

15 pages

Committee Number

D19.07